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Newton previews sidewalk-dining revisions and a draft food-truck ordinance for downtown
Summary
City planning staff introduced revisions to the sidewalk-dining rules (adding design standards for wood/metal furniture) and presented a draft food-truck ordinance that extends operating hours to 10 a.m.–10 p.m. and retains a two-hour on-street parking limit; both drafts will go to the Planning Commission for public hearings.
Planning Director Randy Williams presented two related downtown initiatives at the May 5 meeting: revisions to the Sidewalk Dining Ordinance and a draft Food Truck Ordinance.
For sidewalk dining, staff said the Streetscape Revitalization Project’s wider sidewalks are intended to improve walkability and outdoor dining opportunities. In…
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